Verdis Italian Rest, 5521 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: VERDIS ITALIAN REST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5521 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313-1411
License #: 1606843
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 6/9/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees next to 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. open bag of flour.
  • Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. Prep sink in kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salt, garlic powder.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. beef and chicken in dishmachine room.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over sauce in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken stored ontop of raw chicken in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Flour Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Household roach spray.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. household roach spray on floor mixer.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. No datemarking used.
6/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, cooked meats in reachin and walkin. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor, torn bag with flour.
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-06-1 Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area, by coffee station, ashes and remnants of cigarettes in ashtrays.
  • Violation: 14-30-1 Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices, plates and bowls.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, garbage bags used to store ready to eat rolls/breads.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, walkin freezer's door.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, shelves on wall and table next to icemachine, cart in kitchen area, cutting boards.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, Beverage Air reachin cooler.
  • Violation: 25-06-1 Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, tin foil containers infront of cookline.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in kitchen.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in kitchen.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink in kitchen.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-22-1 Observed objectionable odors in ladies' bathroom.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-03-1 Observed dead roaches on premises, 5 in water by steamtable next to icemachine, numerous in light shield over reachin cooler next to icemachine, 1 on wall next to shelves in dishwashing area. This violation must be corrected by : 12/2/10.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-04-1 Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found, 6 moist in reachin cooler infront of cookline with ready to eat foods, 4 on shelf by coffee station, over 25 moist on food packages, saucers and tomato cans in upstairs dry food storage room in kitchen area. This violation must be corrected by : 12/2/10.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 2 on counter next to icemachine infront of prep area, 5 on shelves next to icemachine, 1 on wall infront of reachin cooler next to dining room area, 1 on cookline, 6 on wall by handwashing sink in kitchen. This violation must be corrected by : 12/2/10.
  • Violation: 36-10-1 Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting, in dining room.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris in kitchen.
  • Violation: 37-06-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease in kitchen.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling tiles water stained.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair in dishwashing area, and in kitchen.
  • Violation: 40-01-1 No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Violation: 41A-04-1 Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment, household roach and ant spray in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Violation: 41A-08-1 Observed toxic item stored on shelf next to and above sanitized containers in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 2/2/11.
12/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, cooked meats in reachin and walkin. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, torn bag with flour.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area, by coffee station, ashes and remnants of cigarettes in ashtrays.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices, plates and bowls.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, garbage bags used to store ready to eat rolls/breads.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, walkin freezer's door.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, shelves on wall and table next to icemachine, cart in kitchen area, cutting boards.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue by wait station.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, cooking equipment.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, Beverage Air reachin cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, tin foil containers infront of cookline.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in kitchen.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in kitchen.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in ladies' bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises, 5 in water by steamtable next to icemachine, numerous in light shield over reachin cooler next to icemachine, 1 on wall next to shelves in dishwashing area. This violation must be corrected by : 12/2/10.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found, 6 moist in reachin cooler infront of cookline with ready to eat foods, 4 on shelf by coffee station, over 25 moist on food packages, saucers and tomato cans in upstairs dry food storage room in kitchen area. This violation must be corrected by : 12/2/10.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 2 on counter next to icemachine infront of prep area, 5 on shelves next to icemachine, 1 on wall infront of reachin cooler next to dining room area, 1 on cookline, 6 on wall by handwashing sink in kitchen. This violation must be corrected by : 12/2/10.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects by wait station next to icemachine.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, other pests in ready to eat sauce on steamtable. (Operator discard). Corrected On Site.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting, in dining room.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease in kitchen.
  • Observed ceiling tiles water stained.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair in dishwashing area, and in kitchen.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment, household roach and ant spray in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored on shelf next to and above sanitized containers in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 2/2/11.
12/1/2010Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth, tomatoes in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, meats in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices, plates.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, reachin cooler by cookline.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, walkin cooler and freezer doors.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface around fryers and stove.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, inside walkin cooler.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface in dishwashing area.
  • Drain cover(s) missing in dishwashing area.
  • Ceiling tile missing in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris in kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open, hasp on walkin cooler door. For reporting purposes only.
4/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination, flour and bread crumbs.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, ontop of reachin next to handwashing sink by cookline.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, walkin freezer door. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, dishwashing machine racks/trays.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, blocks of ice inside walkin freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair, by handwashing sink in kitchen area.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, handwashing sink in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink, soap and papertowel dispenser at three compartments sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, by cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, in kitchen.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable, in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, in kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, by cookline.
  • Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam, vapors in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate, by rear door. For reporting purposes only.
8/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/27/2009Complaint FullWarning Issued
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 11/18/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 11/17/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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